Sunday Feb 09, 2025

Sri Kathra Sundareswarar Temple – Karthikai (Krithika)Nakshatra

Address

Sri Kathra Sundareswarar Temple, Kanjanagaram Post–609 304. Tharangambadi Taluk, Via Keezhayur, Nagapattinam district.

Deity

Kathra Sundareswarar Amman: Tungabalasthanambikai

Introduction

  • Location: Kathra Sundareswarar Temple is located in Kanjanagaram, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
  • Deity: The main deity is Lord Shiva as Suyambumurthy, facing west. The goddess is Thunga Bala Sthanambigai.
  • The temple is significant as the birthplace of Manakkanjarar, one of the 63 Nayanmars, and the six Krithika Maidens who cared for Lord Muruga.
  • This temple is one of the 27 Nakshatra temples, especially auspicious for those born under Karthikai Nakshathira.

Puranic Significance:

  • Sthala Purana: The devas and sages prayed to Goddess Parvathi for help against the demons Padmasura and Singamukhasura.
  • Lord Shiva was in a Kathra Jyoti state (Fire Light Yoga) and opened his third eye.
  • Six sparks emerged from his third eye, which later formed Lord Muruga.
  • The place is named Kanchana Nagar (Golden Town) due to the golden light that emerged, which later became Kanjanagaram.
  • Lord Shiva is associated with the Karthika Nakshathira, and Lord Muruga‘s birth is connected to the temple.

Beliefs:

  • Krithika Nakshathira starers are advised to visit the temple at least once a year or on their star days for blessings.
  • One important ritual is the Sumangali Pooja, especially for women seeking marital progress. Women born under Krithika Nakshathira are advised to perform this pooja on Fridays.
  • The temple is believed to bring relief from planetary doshas.

Special Features:

  • Krithika starers are believed to have a problem-free life if they visit the temple on their star days.
  • Pradosham day (13th day from the new moon or full moon) is significant for lighting lamps.
  • Women awaiting marriage are advised to perform Abishekam with water from holy rivers and conduct Sumangali Pujas to hasten marriage.

Festivals:

  • Sumangali Pujas: Performed by women for timely marriages.

Century/Period/Age

3000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Mayilladuthurai

Nearest Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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